Saturday, July 28, 2012

So we tried our hand at making our own votive candles.Saw a kit at AC Moore for $25.00 and figured now was the time to make that candle scent I was always lamenting about. The one that I can't find anywhere. The one that smells like Halloween.

I was arrogant thinking that this would be an easy process. Now I fully understand why candles aren't as cheap as I want them to be. Like a lot of things, it takes a lot of practice to get right. I found that I wasn't the only one googling "Why don't my candles smell when I burn them?" It's all about timing and temperature, apparently. And I stink at it.

But anyways, the first batch didn't cast the scent all that much. But it sure was cool:1 pound of soy wax1 tablespoon Clove oil1/3 Woodsmoke oil1/3 Dirt oil1/3 Peppercorn oil

The second attempt turned out better, and the "throw" of the scent was stronger (someone online suggested letting the wax cool off a bit and adding the oil right before you pour).

I just dropped $60 in Halloween scented candles yesterday at Yankee Candle. I was with my fiance and all I could think was how much she must be doubting my masculinity while im crawling on the floor bithing that "They only have two "Moonlight Harvests!", Maybe we should get some "Natures Paintbrush", for the living room!" Oh, and I would NEVER tell my co-workers....EVER!

Its labor intensive and at my house there is swearing involved. Lucked out that there was small local candle company so I hired them to make candles a few years back. Just now running out but sadly the bad economy took the candle company down. Dark Candles does have incredible scents and another good business I can support. :o )

Yep,Sad but true. Worst part was is we drove 45 minutes to outlets in PA because regular Yankee Candles don't stock that Moonlight Harvest scent. I'd suggest you seek it out and give it a try. Best halloween scent they have ever stocked. Shit, I must be secure In my masculinity dishing out this info. Even in the safe confines of this blog haha

Problem is- accurately describing the candle's scent would be a bit difficult for me. I may be a Halloween scent nerd but Im definitely not able to hit the elements of the scent on the head haha. The label says "..with natural plant extracts", doesn't really help I know. Basically all I can say is that it smells like night time in October. It takes me back to Halloween and autumn nights as a kid. Im pretty sure you would dig it. Its got a full moon and autumn trees on the label. I got is at the Yankee outlet store at the crossings near Tannersville. I know you can get it online for like $20. Its retired so I know the regular stores never have it. If ya end up getting one, let me know what ya think.

Adam...I LOVE Moonlight Harvest!!! Hadn't seen it in the stores and thought it was just discontinued. Going to check out the site though to see if I can order it. Amazing scent!

I've thought about making my own votives but had heard that it's not as easy as it looks as far as getting the scents right. Kind of intriguing though to be able to mix your own scent and create what reminds YOU of Halloween. May have to give it a go!

You're a better man than I, I do not have the patience for that kind of nonsense. As for candles, last year I discovered Beanpod Candles (http://www.beanpodcandle.com/beanpod/)and I was very happy. I'm particularly enamored of their Apple Cider fragrance- it's the only "spicy" candle that doesn't come off smelling like Christmas to me, and they burn clean and have decent throw. The only downside is that it's soy wax, so they burn really fast.